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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1911
Page
6
The San Antonio Light reports June 1911 circulation totals: 526481 copies issued, average daily circulation 17882, exchanges free copies returns and all unsold copies daily 769.
The editorial argues a plain diagnosis of England’s woes amid coronation celebrations. It quotes observers describing beggars scrambling for scraps while tourists watch without endorsing such sensational depictions. The Galveston News criticizes sensationalism yet acknowledges poverty in London.
The Gal veston philanthropist questions the accuracy of the published narrative. A perusal of Fabian society tracts and volumes by devoted men and women on modern economic problems facing England would dispel his doubts.
An editorial laments the hunger for baseball scores amid distant wonders and crises. It mocks the era’s fascination with athletic tidbits while praising sport as the sole meaningful human pursuit and saluting the communal fervor for the game.
A British traveler mocks the American Pullman experience describing late night privacy and discomfort in vivid, humorous terms. He notes awkwardness about spaces and clothing removal, predicting further essays from international critics on American hospitality and manners.
The passage reflects on ennobling influence and the chance to see ourselves as others see us. It expresses gratitude for kindly solicitude from those who know us and a call to make their care a daily prayer and measure of worthiness.
J Ogden Armour argues for consuming all our own meat due to scarce alternatives. He notes even the hen remains quiet until productive, while a News dispatch recalls Stimson inspecting the Culebra Cut, suggesting the project deserves recognition as it progresses.
A Chicago report notes plans to open a spiritual hospital distinct from Evelyn Arthur Lee's Spiritual Absolute Life. Bailey voted against the primary election publicity bill, and an official explainer and apologizer from Houston remains to be heard.
The jackpot has been opened and Lorimer is examining his hand to decide if he can stay in the competition. The move signals a key moment as he weighs the odds and opportunities ahead.
The text notes the Fraternal Four in city council tense about speaking out of turn. It compares Nicaraguan Diaz to a potential exit similar to a Mexican Diaz, implying political maneuvering and possible departures.
Chicago has altered certain phone phrases used when dialing numbers but the same phrase plays if the caller fails to enter a number. The update preserves the standard cue for no input while updating other prompts.
A Pittsburg Gazette-Times editorial condemns speed as a national vice driving danger in railroading and all sectors, arguing the rapid pace harms safety and judgment.
The Federal Express was a crack train of modern equipment operated by two major railroads and safeguarded by the latest mechanical devices. Yet automatic safeguards cannot defend against human error in train operation as noted by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
A Buffalo Commercial report states the train was moving at sixty miles per hour over the cross-over where the accident occurred, and this fact may reasonably explain the incident if the train was unable to stop or slow.
The New Haven Register notes the engineer bears blame as he endures extreme heat between two fires in the engine cab. It urges readers to consider his position and the effects of such conditions on any man.
The New York World notes that despite two decades of improved construction and equipment, it has yet to be shown that passenger safety has significantly improved.
A Washington Star quote argues for slower trains to boost safety. The public would accept reduced speed if it ensures greater security and reliability in rail service.
The problem of the personal equation in automatic security for railway operation grows more perplexing as progress continues in railway safety. The Philadelphia Ledger notes the challenge remains even amid advancing automation.
The Baltimore American argues the wreck of the Federal Express underscores the nation's need to protect the president. It urges strict safeguards during travel and at Washington as a warning to shield the person of the president.
Quote from Chicago Record-Herald states that not only railroad managers but the public shares responsibility for risk taking in American life. It argues the public's demand for risk leads to eventual catastrophe, at which point blame shifts to the engine driver.
The interview shows a critic arguing the current schooling crisis hurts efficiency. Parents report failures of Mr. Van Sickle’s experiments, saying the old curriculum built basics and that a change in superintendent would aid schools.
Pittsburg Sun quote notes a light, witty remark about a man nicknamed Mr. Colt being a bit frisky, reflecting a casual news item or column aside.
An essay explains how germ entry through tiny wounds can cause tetanus and death, stressing prevention by immediate wound cleaning. It recommends grain alcohol as a universal antiseptic and mer urinary tablets dissolved in water as an alternative, noting these steps protect both children and adults from infection.
A flirtatious scene unfolds as a violinist Fiddlinski blushes while the unnamed speaker praises his playing. She rejects his apologies and presses for the piece, while he hints at a new B string being put in. The exchange ends with a shy acknowledgment of possible own composition.
A nostalgic speech contrasts colonial peril with modern peace. It recalls panther cries, pilgrim fears, and frontier hardship on the Atlantic shore. The speaker celebrates transformation from savage wilderness to a prosperous, liberty driven society where danger yields to progress and comfort.
The Pittsburg Dispatch notes LaFollette may boost his appeal by reducing the announced plan to speak several days, urging a larger dose of silence to gain momentum.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal poses the query as Judge Parker weighs whether a statesman ought to speak or remain silent, framing the issue as a test of judgment and restraint.
A reader urges citywide public drinking fountains as lasting comfort for residents and visitors. He recalls Kansas City fountains and notes Galveston fountains donated by a public-spirited benefactor, arguing water access would improve daily life and well being.
W. W. Allen of Marlin Texas faced eviction from the St Anthony hotel over a large pet snake. After debate he agreed to part with the snake and was allowed to keep it in the basement until departure, leaving with the reptile boxed for transport.
A drowning man recalls his near death in a duck pond as the crowd shows sympathy. He describes sinking repeatedly and resurfacing while his past life unfolds in a rapid series of pictures. A bystander jokes about a long-ago $5 loan in 1897.
Poem chapter praising wild birds and flight. Imagery centers on mallards, kittiwakes, and Yukon landscapes. Vivid lines celebrate the beauty of wings, speed, and nature in sweeping, lyrical stanzas.
A seashore bookseller explains that uncuts, books with uncut edges, originated in Scotland. He notes customers once read chapters for free and explain how Scottish practice led publishers to market uncuts. The dealer boasts brisk sales of best sellers and praises not needing uncuts in their country.
A verse tale from 1910 on a Native American romance where Twisted Nose leaves for Ballad school to win back Yellow Shawl. The chorus notes a transformation from fearless fighter to educated man, ending with marriage promises and cultural clash.
A European police captain on a Hoboken pier describes a French scheme to mark criminals with paraffine tumors. The so-called crime tumor would be injected to create chestnut, walnut, or heart shaped marks for petty thieves, forgers, and safe-breakers to aid identification.
The New York World notes Vice President Sherman has an electric fan and urges no accommodations for senators. It argues heat and discomfort may hasten the session’s end, suggesting no extra help should be provided.
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